Malaysia legislation
Section 31
Section 31
(2)
Any agreement for a loan under subsection (1) shall contain adequate provisions for the preservation, insurance, duration of the agreement and the return to Sarawak of the antiquities or historical objects.
(3)
If through any act, neglect or default on account whereof any damage is caused to the antiquities or historical objects during the duration of the loan or exchange, the learned societies, museums, or any specialist or expert shall compensate the Government for an amount to be determined by the Director and which shall be recoverable by the Government as a civil debt.